Damsel, Missouri

Damsel is an unincorporated community in Camden County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Damsel was established in 1885, and remained in operation until 1920.[2] The origin of the name Damsel is uncertain.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Damsel, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  3. "Camden County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 8 September 2016.

Coordinates: 38°06′35″N 92°41′25″W / 38.10972°N 92.69028°W / 38.10972; -92.69028

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